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Return to Train Plan
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Timelines for a Return to Baseball 4
General Activity Requirements 5
Organizational Guidelines 6
Appendices 7-19
APPENDIX 1: RESOURCES 7
APPENDIX 2: CONTACT TRACING LOG 8
APPENDIX 3: EQUIPMENT SIGN OUT / SANITIZATION LOG 9
APPENDIX 4: STAFF/COACH CHECKLIST 10
APPENDIX 5: PLAYER CHECKLIST 11
APPENDIX 6: ASSOCIATION CHECKLIST 12
APPENDIX 7: DRILL RECOMMENDATIONS 13
APPENDIX 8: YOUTH FORMS** 14-15
APPENDIX 9: ADULT FORMS** 16-18
APPENDIX 10: COVID-19 QUESTIONNAIRE AND ATTESTATION** 19
APPENDIX 11: PRESIDENTIAL AGREEMENT** 20
APPENDIX 12: COACH/ VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT ** 21
**Completion of these documents is mandatory.
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INTRODUCTION
Baseball Alberta, like all of our members, is anxiously waiting for the day when we can
return to the field. Before we return to the field, we must first receive confirmation from
our provincial government, Alberta Health Services, and our insurers on when a Return
to Train is permitted, and what procedures will need to be followed.
Each association must carefully consider when they are prepared to begin offering baseball training. Before we can start looking at having any baseball activities occur this summer, the municipal governments must allow organized sports to access fields. Baseball Alberta also advises all our member associations to work with their local city/municipality as each municipality may have different restrictions and limitations for on-field bookings and activity. The Baseball Alberta Board of Directors and staff’s focus continues to be the health and
safety of our athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and fans. We respect the orders
and restrictions that have been put in place in our province by our Chief Medical Officer
of Health and her team. We look forward to getting back to baseball activities when it is
safe to do so.
We ask organizations at all levels of membership to actively communicate our official
information updates by posting this information on their website, sharing it via email and
using social media. Alberta Health Services encourages all Albertans to voluntarily
download the ABTraceTogether mobile app to help identify and isolate positive COVID-
19 cases.
For more information about the ABTraceTogether app, please visit:
https://www.alberta.ca/ab-trace-together.aspx
*It is important to note that these guidelines were published using the information
available from Alberta Health Services (AHS) as of May 29, 2020 using the Guidance
for Organized Outdoor Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation. All guidelines must
adhere to the most recent public health orders as posted on the COVID-19 Orders and
Legislation webpage.
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TIMELINES FOR A RETURN TO BASEBALL
The following timeline can only be implemented once government
restrictions (provincial, municipal) have been lifted and Baseball
Alberta resumes sanctioning activities. Phase 1 & 2 in this
document refer to the timeline that Baseball Alberta will progress
through our Return to Train plan and not Stage 1 & 2 of the
Alberta Relaunch Strategy. Phase 2 details will be released as
more information is made available and restrictions are lifted.
* date is subject to change .
Phase 1
Return to Train: June 15, 2020* – Return to Modified Training (No Contact)
Conditions: All “Phase 1 - Return to Train” conditions are met.
Restrictions: NO CONTACT; No league or exhibition games allowed
Phase 2
Return to Modified Games: Date TBA – Return to Modified Training &
Games
Conditions: All “Phase 2- Return to Modified Games” conditions are met.
Restrictions: NO CONTACT; No league or exhibition games allowed
WE ARE HERE
All sanctioned Baseball Alberta activities are suspended.
Baseball Diamonds closed for organized sport use.
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Return to Train Plan GENERAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS
* A responsible person over 18 must oversee the activity to ensure health guidelines are
adhered to.
All baseball activities must adhere to these government mandates.
Requirement Description / Application Link to Resource
Social Distancing
Keep at least 2 metres (about the length of a hockey stick) from other players and coaches when arriving at your session, as well as during training. Limit the number of times you leave your home. Ride sharing is discouraged wherever possible. Participants must remain 2 metres apart at all times. All drills to be created and implemented must ensure physical distance requirements are met. No dugout use is permitted. Parents should remain aware of the social distancing guidelines if they plan on staying for the duration of the training session. Players must only be at the premises while they are participating in the activity session.
https://www.alberta.ca/prevent-the-spread.aspx
Gatherings
The activity must align with current gathering restrictions issued by Alberta Health Services. Gatherings are restricted to 50 people. Vulnerable participants should not participate in group settings. For sport and recreation, a gathering includes spectators, officials, coaches, and players gathered at the same location. Parents choosing to stay at the session will be included in the total gathering number limit.
https://www.alberta.ca/restrictions-on-gatherings.aspx
Hygiene
Promote and facilitate proper hygiene measures for employees, volunteers and patrons. Activity organizers must ensure participants comply with all hygiene measures in effect. See link for further detail on hygiene measures.
https://www.alberta.ca/infection-prevention-and-
control.aspx
First Aid
Activity organizers must ensure personal protective equipment is immediately available IF first aid treatment is required.
Recommendation that a family member attend to injured player if available. If not possible, attending person must wear medical gloves and mask.
https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/covid-19-
guidance-for-wearing-non-medical-masks.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL GUIDELINES
Organizations providing baseball training must abide by these guidelines when organizing an
activity.
Requirement Description / Application
Waivers All Participants (or parents/guardians if under 18 years of age) must sign an Informed Consent – Assumption of Risk Agreement plus provide a Declaration of Compliance prior to participating in
any sanctioned baseball activity.
Scheduling Activities must allow a buffer between sessions and avoid an overlap of players on the field
and/or congestion during pick-up / drop-off.
Spectators Parents should remain aware of the social distancing guidelines if they plan on staying for the duration of the training session. Parents choosing to stay at the session will be included in the
total gathering number limit.
Hygiene
All players and coaches must ensure that they have washed their hands prior to arriving at the diamond. Hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol is an acceptable alternative. Make sure bathrooms are always stocked with soap and paper towels. Provide hand sanitizer and consider
placing it next to the diamond entrance/exit and next to any shared equipment.
Signage Ensure proper signage is visible to all participants attending the training session prior to their
arrival. Signage requirements may differ between locations. Please check with your association or local municipality regarding signage requirements.
Equipment
Ensure that all equipment is cleaned before and after use with disinfectant, concentrating on points of contact. Participants must bring their own personal equipment (helmets, gloves, bats,
etc.- not to be shared). Ensure equipment not being used is in players individually marked bags.
Coaches to set up training equipment (sanitized prior to arrival) and distancing cones for each station. Coach to put on surgical gloves to handle set up of all sanitized equipment. Coach will be
required to use own equipment for demonstration purposes.
Food + Water
Staff/Coaches and Participants should eat at home before or after visiting the diamond or training facility. They should also use their own clearly labeled water bottles, which should be cleaned
before and after each use. Do not bring other food (gum, sunflower seeds) to the facility. Concession operations must meet the government of Alberta guidelines.
Health Check
All staff/coaches and participants to provide verbal confirmation as per a “COVID-19 symptoms checklist” to ensure they are not experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19.
Contact Tracing
Contact tracing logs for all participants and parents/guardians dropping off players must be completed for every training activity and be available to be accessed quickly to ensure efficient contact tracing. Contact Tracing logs can be done online or completed onsite by a responsible
adult.
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APPENDIX 1: RESOURCES
Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-relaunch-strategy.aspx#stages COVID-19 Info for Albertans https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx Help Prevent the Spread
https://www.alberta.ca/prevent-the-spread.aspx
Guidance for Organized Outdoor Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation
https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/covid-19-relaunch-guidance-organized-sport-
physical-activity-and-recreation.pdf
BizConnect https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/covid-19-workplace-guidance-for-business-owners.pdf COVID-19 Info Posters https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-information-posters.aspx List of Usable Disinfectants (Hard Surfaces Only) https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/disinfectants/covid-19/list.html ABTraceTogether https://www.alberta.ca/ab-trace-together.aspx COVID-19 Orders and Legislation https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-orders-and-legislation.aspx
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Return to Train Plan APPENDIX 2: CONTACT TRACING LOG (template)
Date of Session:
Session Start Time:________ Session End Time:________
**Aircrews have been granted exemptions from the Canadian Government and Canada Public
Health to not be required to quarantine or isolate.
Any individual who answered yes to any above questions must be sent home and in isolation for 10
days from the start of symptoms, or until symptoms resolve, whichever takes longer. CMOH Order
05-2020
All players, coaches, volunteers and parents/guardians who drop-off their children must be included
in this log. The log can be electronic or completed on site by a responsible adult. The information
collected on this document is being collected to assist in the management of the COVID-19
pandemic. This information will be kept in a safe and secure location and will be provided to Alberta
Health Services on request if it is required for contact tracing purposes. (Association name) will not
use this information for any other purpose and will destroy this record after six weeks. Under Privacy
Regulations you have a right to access and correct any information we hold about you.
Full Name Email Experienced fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, chills, nausea, headache, muscle aches, or loss of appetite recently?
Have you or anyone in your household travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days?
Have you or anyone in your household been in close unprotected contact in the last 14 days with some who is ill, being investigated or a confirmed COVID-19 case?
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APPENDIX 3: EQUIPMENT SIGN OUT / SANITIZATION LOG (template)
The information collected on this document is being collected to assist in the management of
the COVID-19 pandemic. This information will be kept in a safe and secure location and will
be provided to Alberta Health Services on request if it is required for contact tracing purposes.
(Association name) will not use this information for any other purpose and will destroy this
record after six weeks. Under Privacy Regulations you have a right to access and correct any
information we hold about you.
Date Full Name Email Phone Time IN
Time OUT
Equipment Confirm Sanitization
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APPENDIX 4: STAFF/COACH CHECKLIST
Prior to Training Day
Communicate with participants attending session a minimum 24 hours prior to training session.
Communication to include:
Communicate if they are feeling unwell or showing signs of COVID-19 Symptoms to not attend
practice.
Social Distancing Guidelines
Individual Labeled Equipment (helmets, gloves, bats, etc.)
Gathering Restrictions both on field and in parking lots
Practice Plan Outline. Ensure staggered arrival times are listed.
Coaches to disinfect and pack all training equipment and additional items to ensure safe training session. (A
list of safe training items can be found on Appendix 1).
Eat before you leave
Use the washroom
At Training Session
Ensure proper signage is visible to all participants attending the training session prior to their arrival.
Set up established entrances & exits with traffic flow considerations.
Set up training equipment (sanitized prior to arrival) and distancing cones for each station. Coach to put on
surgical gloves to handle set up of all sanitized equipment.
Set up hand sanitizing stations for participant use before, during, and after training.
Individual hitting areas at least 40 feet apart between participants, marked with cones.
Individual throwing areas at least 30 feet apart between participants, marked with cones.
Individual fielding areas at least 30 feet apart between participants, marked by cones.
Complete the contact tracing log for each participant (including coaches).
Sanitize all shared equipment between sessions (tees, cones etc).
Consider wearing PPE (masks, gloves) at all times, must wear PPE if dealing with an injured player
Consider bringing personal hand sanitizer.
After Training Session
Ensure participants have retrieved all their equipment prior to leaving the training area.
Take down any established entrances & exits.
All coaches and players to use sanitizing station before leaving the training area.
Coach to sanitize all training equipment prior to returning items into storage or vehicle.
Any team communication after training session to be done virtually. No post training meetings.
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APPENDIX 5: PLAYER CHECKLIST
Before you Leave For Your Session
DO NOT leave home if you are feeling unwell or showing signs of COVID-19 Symptoms
(Fever, Cough, Shortness of Breath, Sore Throat or Runny Nose).
Check for communication from coaches on practice plan, potential fields closures, etc.
Eat before you leave – only water is allowed at training session.
Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and warm water.
Wash/sanitize all equipment (bats, gloves, helmets, water bottle,etc.).
Mark all personal equipment with player initials.
Use the washroom.
At Training Session
Respect social distancing guidelines.
Register with coach regarding contact tracing log. Report any symptoms during screening
process.
DO NOT share any personal equipment or water bottles with participants.
Players to keep labeled equipment bag with them at all times.
After Training Session
No loitering once the training session is complete.
Exit through established exits.
Wash at provided hand washing stations.
Respect social distancing guidelines.
Thoroughly wash water bottles with soap and warm water at home.
Thoroughly wash equipment at home.
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Government Requirements
Federal / Provincial restrictions have been lifted to allow for baseball training to occur.
Municipal / Regional Requirements
Municipal restrictions have been lifted to allow for baseball training to occur in my area.
Return to Train Requirements
General Requirements
Only responsible individuals over the age of 18 to oversee activities.
Social distancing measures of minimum 2 metres between individuals not in the same household
implemented.
Group sizes for training does not exceed the maximum of 50; inclusive of drop off/pick up, coaches,
managers, and players at any given time during the sessions.
Personal Hygiene measures are in place for all activities (training and administration).
Frequent hand washing / sanitization
Cough / Sneeze etiquette
Do not attend if feeling any Covid-19 symptoms
Personal Protective Equipment has been provided to all staff, coaches, and/or volunteers for
circumstances where social distancing cannot be maintained (example: First Aid)
Process for Contact Tracing has been implemented and secure storage/retention of information is in
place.
Process for Equipment sign out / sanitization has been implemented and secure storage/retention of
information is in place. Shared equipment must be sanitize after each session.
Operational Activity Requirements (ALL Waivers and Agreements must be emailed to
[email protected] PRIOR to returning to train).
Signed waiver forms collected for ALL participants, and coaching staffs PRIOR to attendance at any
training sessions.
Association Presidents must sign the Presidential Agreement prior to authorizing coaches and
volunteers to return to train.
Associations must ensure all coaches and volunteeers sign the Coach/Volunteer Agreement form prior
to attending any training session.
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APPENDIX 7: DRILL RECOMMENDATIONS & TUTORIAL VIDEO LINK
All activities are designed to be performed individually and performed with appropriate
physical distancing from all other players / coaches present at the training session.
Hitting:
Hitting drills off of a batting tee into a fence (whiffle balls) or catch net.
Individual hitting areas at least 40 feet apart, marked with cones.
Examples: One handed stop swings
Two handed stop swings
Inside approach drill
Side toss with sibling or parent
Throwing: Throwing drills into a fence or catch net.
Individual throwing areas at least 30 feet apart, marked with cones.
Examples: Elbows up (scarecrow)
Thumb down
Rock and fire
Long toss
With a sibling or parent as a partner
Fielding: Individuals throwing a ball against a wall and fielding the ground ball from the wall.
Individual fielding areas at least 30 feet apart, marked by cones.
Examples: Short distance short hops
Longer distance groundballs – right at fielder and to the left and right
Back hands/forehands for short and longer distance
One handed short distance with fielder on both knees
All drills can be done with or without a glove.
Base Running: One player at a time. Players kept at least 10 feet apart as they line up to await their turn, marked with cones.
Examples: Home to first base – straight through
Home to first base – with a turn
Leads and breaks – ground ball break
Leads and breaks – straight steal First base to third base – receiving instructions from third base coach
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APPENDIX 8: YOUTH FORMS (MANDATORY)
INFORMED CONSENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT (To be executed by Participants under the Age of Majority)
WARNING! By signing this document you will assume certain risks and responsibilities and waive certain legal rights. Please read carefully
Participant’s Name: ________________________________________
1. This is a binding legal agreement. Clarify any questions or concerns before signing. In consideration of the
opportunity to participate as a Participant in the spectating, orientation, instruction, training, participation in the sport of baseball, related baseball disciplines, activities, programs, travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events, including the services of and offered (the “Activities”) by Baseball Alberta its respective, directors, officers, committee members, members, employees, coaches, volunteers, officials, participants, governing body, agents, sponsors, owners/operators of the facilities in which the Activities take place, and representatives (collectively the “Organization”) the undersigned, being the Participant and the Participant’s Parent/Guardian (collectively the “Parties”), acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
Description of Risks 2. The Participant and the Participant’s Parent/Guardian understand and acknowledge the following risks dangers
and hazards (the “Risks”) of the Activities and related disciplines which include without limitation: a) strenuous and demanding physical exertion, strenuous cardiovascular workouts, rapid movements,
exertion and tension on various muscle groups which may cause serious in jury to virtually all bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and other aspects of the Participant’s body or the Participant’s general health and well being.
b) Concussion or other related head injuries including but not limited to closed head injury or blunt head trauma.
c) Loss of or damage to equipment/property. d) Exposure to contaminants, contagions, the SARS-CoV-2 Virus or other viruses or pathogens; e) Exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances. f) Contact with other participants, officials, administrators, spectators, or other natural or manmade objects,
dangers arising from adverse weather conditions, imperfect field of play conditions, equipment failure or malfunction, inadequate safety measures and participants of varying skill levels.
3. The Activities have foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards and dangers that no amount of care, caution or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, sickness, disease, contagion including but not limited to the SARS-CoV-2 Virus, COVID-19, permanent disability, paralysis, loss of life.
4. The Organization may offer or promote online programming (such as webinars, remote conferences, workshops, and online training) which have different foreseeable and unforeseeable risks than in-person programming.
5. The Participant and the Participant’s Parent/Guardian understand that these Risks may be caused in whole or
in part by the Participant’s own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in or present during the Activities, or the negligent acts or omissions of the Organization.
We have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 1-5
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Terms and Attestation 6. The Participant and the Participant’s Parent/Guardian attest, acknowledge and agree:
a) That the Participant is in good physical and mental condition to participate in the Activities. b) The Participant will comply with the rules and regulations for participation in the Activities including those
that are a condition of use of the facility or venue in which the Activities occur. c) The Participant and the Participant’s Parent/Guardian will comply with all rules and regulations of the
Organization, Canada, Alberta and Public Health concerning matters of health and safety and specifically as they relate to the SARS-CoV-2 Virus and COVID-19.
d) If the Participant observes a significant hazard or risk, the Participant will remove themselves from participation in the Activities and report the hazard or risk to the attention of an Organization representative immediately.
e) That the Organization does not undertake to provide health, accident, disability, hospitalization, personal property or other insurance for the Participant.
f) When the Participant practices or trains in the Participant’s own space, the Participant is responsible for the surroundings and the location and equipment that the Participant selects.
g) That it is the Participant and the Participant’s Parent/Guardian’s sole responsibility to assess whether any Activities are too difficult for the Participant. By the Participant commencing an Activity, they acknowledge and accept the suitability and conditions of the Activity; and
h) That the Participant and the Participant’s Parent/Guardian are responsible for the choice of the Participant’s safety equipment, if required or recommended, and the secure fitting of the safety equipment. We have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 6
Release of Liability 7. The Participant and the Participant’s Parent/Guardian hereby expressly assumes all such Risks and
responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses including loss of income, expenses, or related loss which they incur as a result of the Participant’s participation in the Activities.
Jurisdiction 8. The Parties agree that in the event that they file a lawsuit against the Organization, they agree to do so solely in
the province of Alberta, Canada and they further agree that the substantive law of the Province of Alberta will apply without regard to conflict of law rules and that this Agreement may be raised as a defence to such action.
Severability 9. The Parties further agrees that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable the
remaining sections of the document shall remain in full force and effect.
We have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 7-9 Acknowledgement 10. The Participant and the Participant’s Parent/Guardian acknowledge that they have read this agreement and
understand it, that they have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this Agreement is to be binding upon themselves, their heirs, their spouses, parents, guardians, next of kin, executors, administrators and legal or personal representatives. The Participant and the Participant’s Parent/Guardian further acknowledge by signing this agreement they have waived the right to maintain a lawsuit against the Organization on the basis of any claims from which they have released herein.
____________________________ _____________________________ _____________
Name of Participant (print) Signature of Participant Date of Birth
__________________________ _____________________________ _______________
Name of Parent or Guardian (print) Signature of Parent or Guardian Date
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APPENDIX 9: ADULT FORMS (MANDATORY)
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (To be executed by Participants over the Age of Majority)
WARNING! By signing this document you will assume certain risks and responsibilities and waive
certain legal rights. Please read carefully
1. This is a binding legal agreement. Clarify any questions or concerns before signing. In consideration of the opportunity to participate as a Participant in the spectating, orientation, instruction, training, participation in the sport of baseball, related baseball disciplines, activities, programs, travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events, including the services of and offered (the “Activities”) by Baseball Alberta its respective, directors, officers, committee members, members, employees, coaches, volunteers, officials, participants, governing body, agents, sponsors, owners/operators of the facilities in which the Activities take place, and representatives (collectively the “Organization”) the undersigned, being the Participant (collectively the “Parties”), acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
Description of Risks
2. The Participant understands and acknowledges the following risks dangers and hazards (the “Risks”) of the Activities and related disciplines which include without limitation: a) strenuous and demanding physical exertion, strenuous cardiovascular workouts, rapid movements,
exertion and tension on various muscle groups which may cause serious in jury to virtually all bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and other aspects of the Participant’s body or the Participant’s general health and well being.
b) Concussion or other related head injuries including but not limited to closed head injury or blunt head trauma.
c) Loss of or damage to equipment/property. d) Exposure to contaminants, contagions, the SARS-CoV-2 Virus or other viruses or pathogens; e) Exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances. f) Contact with other participants, officials, administrators, spectators, or other natural or manmade objects,
dangers arising from adverse weather conditions, imperfect field of play conditions, equipment failure or malfunction, inadequate safety measures and participants of varying skill levels.
3. The Activities have foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards and dangers that no amount of care, caution or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, sickness, disease, contagion including but not limited to the SARS-CoV-2 Virus, COVID-19, permanent disability, paralysis, loss of life.
4. The Organization may offer or promote online programming (such as webinars, remote conferences, workshops, and online training) which have different foreseeable and unforeseeable risks than in-person programming.
5. The Participant understands that these Risks may be caused in whole or in part by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in or present during the Activities, or the negligent acts or omissions of the Organization.
I have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 1-5
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Terms and Attestation
6. The Participant attests, acknowledges and agrees: a) That the Participant is in good physical and mental condition to participate in the Activities. b) The Participant will comply with the rules and regulations for participation in the Activities including those
that are a condition of use of the facility or venue in which the Activities occur. c) The Participant will comply with all rules and regulations of the Organization, Canada, Alberta and Public
Health concerning matters of health and safety and specifically as they relate to the SARS-CoV-2 Virus and COVID-19.
d) If the Participant observes a significant hazard or risk, the Participant will remove themselves from participation in the Activities and report the hazard or risk to the attention of an Organization representative immediately.
e) That the Organization does not undertake to provide health, accident, disability, hospitalization, personal property or other insurance for the Participant
f) When the Participant practices or trains in the Participant’s own space, the Participant is responsible for the surroundings and the location and equipment that the Participant selects.
g) That it is their sole responsibility to assess whether any Activities are too difficult for the Participant. By the Participant commencing an Activity, they acknowledge and accept the suitability and conditions of the Activity; and
h) That they are responsible for the choice of the Participant’s safety equipment, if required or recommended, and the secure fitting of the safety equipment.
I have read and agree to be bound by paragraph 6
Release of Liability and Waiver
7. The Participant hereby expressly assumes all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses including loss of income, expenses, or related loss which they incur as a result of the Participant’s participation in the Activities.
8. The Participant waives any and all claims that they may have now or in the future against the Organization and covenant not to sue the Organization.
9. The Participant forever releases the Organization from any and all claims, demands, actions, damages (including direct, indirect, special and/or consequential), losses, actions, judgments, and costs (including legal fees) (collectively, the “Claims”) which they have or may have in the future, that might arise out of, result from, or relate to participation in the Activities, even though such Claims may have been caused by any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to, the negligence, gross negligence, negligent rescue, omissions, carelessness, breach of contract and/or breach of any statutory duty of care of the Organization. That negligence includes failure on the part of the Organization to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect me from the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the Activities.
10. The Participant agrees that if, despite this release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk and indemnity agreement, the Partcipant or anyone on their behalf, makes a claim against the Organization or any third party that claims indemnification from the Organization, the Participant WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the Organization from any litigation expenses, legal fees, loss, liability, damage or costs which any may incur as a result of such claim, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 7 --10
Jurisdiction
11. The Participant agrees that in the event that they file a lawsuit against the Organization, they agree to do so
solely in the province of Alberta, Canada and further agree that the substantive law of the Alberta will apply
without regard to conflict of law rules and that this Agreement may be raised as a defence to such action. The
Participant further agrees that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the
remaining document shall remain in full force and effect.
I have read and agree to be bound by paragraph 11
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Acknowledgement
12. The Participant acknowledges that the Participant has read and understands this agreement, that the
Participant has executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this agreement is to be binding upon the
Participant, the Participant’s heirs, spouse, children, parents, guardians, next of kin, executors, administrators
and legal or personal representatives. The Participant further acknowledge by signing this agreement the
Participant has waived the Participant’s right to maintain a lawsuit against the Organization on the basis of any
claims from which the Participant has released herein.
_______________________________ ______________________________ _____________________
Name of Participant (print) Signature of Participant Date
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APPENDIX 10: COVID 19 QUESTIONNAIRE AND ATTESTATION
I attest that I am not experiencing any symptoms of illness such as a fever, cough, difficulty breathing,
shortness of breath or malaise (severe fatigue or feeling of being generally unwell).
If I develop these symptoms, I agree that I will leave the premises immediately and immediately inform
the coach, Off-Field Manager, or other responsible adult who is supervising the activity.
I am aware that I must follow the safety and hygiene protocols of Dominion of Canada, Alberta, Public
Health, and Baseball Alberta.
I attest that:
• I have not traveled internationally in the past 14 days.
• I have not traveled outside the province of Alberta in the last 14 days.
• I have not travelled to an area highly impacted by COVID-19 within my province in the past 14
days.
• I have not and do not believe that I have been exposed to a person with a confirmed or suspected
case of COVID-19.
I attest that:
• I have not been diagnosed with COVID-19
OR
• I have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and been cleared as noncontagious by provincial or local
public health authorities (confirmation from a medical practitioner will be required and maintained
in a confidential file by the organization)
I acknowledge and agree that I will follow recommended guidelines, laws and protocols of Dominion of
Canada, Alberta, Public Health, and Baseball Alberta in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19
I acknowledge that the forgoing statements are true.
Adult Participant: Printed Name
Date of Birth: _________________________________
Participant’s Signature:_________________________
Organization: _________________________________
PARENTAL ATTESTATION (if participant is under the age of 18)
Name of Participant:
Printed Name of Parent/Guardian:
Parent/Guardian Signature
___________________________________________
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BASEBALL ALBERTA RETURN TO TRAIN
MEMBER ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/ AGREEMENT
I __________________ have read, understand, acknowledge the guidelines put in place by
Baseball Alberta’s Return to Train document and will ensure that ____________________ and
all of its staff, coaches, players and volunteers follow these guidelines during all baseball
activities when they are permissible to resume in my association’s jurisdiction. I understand
that Baseball Alberta may release updates and/or changes to these documents, and it is my
responsibility to ensure all stakeholders of my association are informed and agree to any
updates and/or changes that are released.
X
President of Member Association
Date
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BASEBALL ALBERTA RETURN TO TRAIN
COACH/VOLUNTEER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/ AGREEMENT
I __________________ have read, understand, acknowledge the guidelines put in place by
Baseball Alberta’s Return to Train document and will ensure that I, along with those players
and volunteers I am responsible for, are made aware of and will follow these guidelines during
all baseball activities when they are permissible to resume in my association’s jurisdiction.
X
Individual Responsible for Baseball Activities
Date
